ADNR - 1112 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AD-N program and BIOS-2050 (may be taken concurrently)
Co-requisite(s): ADNR-1112L, ADNR-1132, ADNR-1160, and ADNR-1160L
This theory/lab/clinical course is an introduction to registered nursing education. The concepts focus on utilization of the nursing process, communication and collaboration skills, professional behavior, legal and ethical issues related to nursing practice, inquiry-based practice, and the skills necessary to provide a safe patient-centered environment. Emphasis is placed on the basic needs of the individual through the lifespan, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and the role of the student as a member of the healthcare team and community. Students will practice basic nursing skills in lab/clinical and/or simulated experiences.

Course content is presented in three (3) theory credits and in two (2) lab/clinical and/or simulated credits.

Credits: 5
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45
Practicum/Clinical/Recitation Hours: 90